Foreign License Conversion to PH Driver's License

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LTO MEMORANDUM: Foreign License Conversion to PH Driver's License

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Title Supreme Court: Foreign License Conversion to PH Driver's License

Law: Lto Memorandum

Decision Date: Nov 28, 1996

Foreigners seeking to convert their foreign driver's licenses or student permits to a Philippine driver's license must provide additional documentation, including a certified photocopy of their passport or Alien Certificate of Registration, to streamline the application process.

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Requirements for Conversion from Foreign to Philippine Driver’s License

Applicants must submit a photocopy of their passport showing their arrival in the Philippines.
This photocopy must be duly certified by the Head or Chief Transport Registration Officer (CTRO) that the original passport was presented.
The certification confirms the authenticity of the document and the applicant’s presence in the country.

Requirements for Conversion from Philippine Student Permit to Driver’s License for Foreigners

Applicants must provide a photocopy of their Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) card.
Alternatively or additionally, a photocopy of the passport showing arrival in the Philippines may be submitted.
The submitted document(s) must be certified by the Head or CTRO to confirm presentation of the original.

Certification and Verification Process

The Head or CTRO is responsible for certifying that the original passports or ACR cards were presented by the applicants.
This measure ensures document authenticity and compliance with immigration requirements.

Legal and Administrative Implications

Emphasizes strict compliance with document submission protocols to prevent delays.
Imposes procedural safeguards that help avoid fraudulent applications.
Reflects LTO’s commitment to lawful processing and regulatory compliance.

Effective Date and Authority

The memorandum was adopted on November 28, 1996.
Signed by Brigadier General Manuel F. Bruan, AFP (ret.), Assistant Secretary, granting it official enforceability within the LTO framework.

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